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Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County

EIN 81-1607918 · Flint, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CRIME STOPPERS IS TO PARTNER WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE MEDIA, AND THE COMMUNITY TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE. CRIME STOPPERS IS AN AVENUE FOR CITIZENS TO GET INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ANONYMOUSLY. CRIME STOPPERS WORKS DILIGENTLY TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER CITIZENS IN THE EFFORTS OF REDUCING AND FIGHTING CRIME. CRIME STOPPERS HIGHLIGHTS UNSOLVED CASES ON TELEVISION, RADIO, AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE HOPES SOMEONE WILL COME FORWARD WITH AN ANONYMOUS TIP TO HELP SOLVE THESE CASES. IF THAT INFORMATION HELPS LEAD TO AN ARREST, TIPSTERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD.

Income
$152,407
Spending
$197,906
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Highest pay
$96,000, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $172,519 spent. CRIME STOPPERS OF FLINT & GENESEE COUNTY PARTNERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE MEDIA, AND THE COMMUNITY TO HELP SOLVE AND PREVENT CRIME. IN 2024, 16 ARRESTS WERE MADE WITH THE HELP OF ANONYMOUS TIPS, AWARDING $7,150 TO TIPSTERS. CRIMES RELATED TO THOSE ARRESTS INCLUDE HOMICIDE, CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER, FELONY FIREARM, HIT-AND-RUN FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, DANGEROUS DRUGS, DISCHARGING A FIREARM FROM A VEHICLE, THEFT, AND CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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